SINGAPORE, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world-leading public transport services delivered by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) are set to be enhanced by a cloud-based Bus Fleet Management System (BFMS) implemented by the Trapeze Group-ST Engineering consortium.

The consortium successfully implemented a Centralised Fleet Management System that has supported Singapore’s bus fleet since 2014 and currently oversees about 5,800 buses across four public transport operators. Under the new agreement, the consortium is due to transition to the next-generation franchising solution. Trapeze’s latest fleet management software and in-vehicle hardware enables LTA and their operators to continue delivering connected and reliable journeys for Singapore’s residents and tourists.

Frank Hesse, Trapeze Group ASEAN Managing Director, said Trapeze’s experience as the established ITS technology provider to LTA can streamline the Bus Fleet Management System implementation.

“I am delighted LTA can continue its long-term relationship with the Trapeze Group-ST Engineering consortium, which powers outstanding public transport experiences for people living in or visiting Singapore,” Mr Hesse said.

“Trapeze is proud of the high-level service and expertise we have provided to LTA over the past decade and I look forward to reaching new heights together in the years to come as we help LTA Singapore deliver its 2040 vision.”

Trapeze’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) is the core component of LTA’s BFMS, built upon a real-time cloud-based software architecture with open API’s and a new WebGUI front-end. By transferring LTA’s system to the Government Commercial Cloud, the Trapeze solution can improve the productivity of bus service controllers while keeping a high level of cybersecurity.

The new Trapeze system uses enhanced analytic functionalities to continuously optimise models and produce even more accurate bus arrival-time predictions. Trapeze’s Business Intelligence solution also enables business users to create reports on key outcomes in a more flexible and dynamic manner.

New-generation in-vehicle systems, certified to industry-leading ITxPT specifications, are due to be installed on all buses across Singapore’s network. This innovative hardware, on a Linux OS platform, sets a new standard in processing power, data transmission rates, and location accuracy for LTA. Crucially, these improve interoperability between in-vehicle systems, demonstrating LTA’s commitment to progressive and future-ready bus services.

The solution also supports Singapore’s current EV bus fleet rollout with monitoring of EV assets through seamless integration with on-board technology and the charging infrastructure platform.

To learn more about Trapeze Group’s suite of ITS technology please visit our website here or contact our team to get the conversation started.

About Trapeze Group

Trapeze Group provides enterprise technology solutions built specifically for public transport, with a 50-year history of working with public transport authorities and operators worldwide to deliver long-term value and results. Trapeze has a suite of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) solutions which make managing tram, light rail, ferry, and bus transport networks more effective and powerful. These ITS technologies enable authorities to effectively plan, schedule, operate, and analyse their multimodal networks and transform the ways services are delivered, enhancing the passenger experience. Our dedicated team of ITS industry experts offers end-to-end local support backed by proven global experience in major cities like Zurich, Freiburg, Riyadh, and Melbourne that shows we are ‘here for the journey’. Trapeze is part of the Modaxo Group, a global collective of technology companies passionate about changing the face of public transportation. Learn more here.

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